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Jindřichův Hradec District, Administrative district in South Bohemia, Czech Republic

Description

Jindrichův Hradec is a district in the South Bohemian Region that spreads across large areas of forest, farmland, and a complex network of waterways. The district's main town sits along these waterways and serves as a connection point for surrounding villages and towns.

History

The district's center arose in the 13th century as a Gothic castle settlement under a local nobleman's direction. This fortified settlement gradually became a major trading point that shaped the surrounding region.

Culture

This district contains traditional fishponds that have shaped its landscape for centuries and reveal how residents use water resources. The ponds and their surroundings remain places where one can observe local ways of working and relating to the land.

Practical

Visitors reach the district via two main roads that lead to major towns and across regional boundaries. The area is best explored by moving gradually through different small places and landscapes.

Did you know?

The country's largest fishpond sits within this territory and reveals how people used water for food production over centuries. These constructed waterways remain active today and show an old system of irrigation and fish-farming techniques.

Capital city
Jindřichův Hradec
Shares border with
Znojmo District, Třebíč District, Tábor District, Jihlava District, České Budějovice District, Pelhřimov District
GPS coordinates
49.15139,15.01083
Latest update
December 10, 2025 15:56

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